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Clark Scores on Opening Kickoff, DeShields Throws 4 TDs in Kent State’s 42-6 Rout of UMass
Kent State scored 42 points including a kickoff return touchdown and four touchdown passes by Dru DeShields to end losing streaks for both teams.
- On Saturday in Kent, Ohio, the Kent State Golden Flashes football team routed the University of Massachusetts Minutemen football team 42-6.
- UMass came in 0-6 with a long skid, having lost ten straight games since Oct. 26, 2024, and managed only 6 yards on 10 first-quarter rushing attempts.
- After the opening kickoff, Da'Realyst Clark returned it 91 yards for a touchdown, and Dru DeShields threw four touchdown passes while finishing 10-for-18 for 148 yards.
- Kent State notched its first MAC victory and homecoming win since 2022, improving to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in Mid-American Conference play.
- Individual gains and defensive pressure set up a trip to Toledo next Saturday as Gavin Garcia eclipsed 1,000 career rushing yards and the Kent State defense forced two interceptions, four sacks, and 42 tackles for loss.
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Clark scores on opening kickoff, DeShields throws 4 TDs in Kent State's 42-6 rout of UMass
Da’Realyst Clark scored on the opening kickoff and Dru DeShields threw four touchdown passes as Kent State routed Massachusetts, 42-6 on Saturday.
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The Cumberland Times-NewsKent St. 42, UMass 6
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Kent State tops off Homecoming Weekend with 42-6 win. - Kee On Sports Media Group
It would be a Week 7 matchup where the Kent State Golden Flashes hosted the Massachusetts Minutemen. The battle between 1-4 Kent State and 0-5 UMass. The Minutemen came in with a 16-game losing streak against FBS opponents, while the Golden Flashes were on a 26-game losing streak themselves. In their powder blue uniforms, and it being homecoming weekend, it felt destined that Kent State would find a way to win. They did just that coming out on t…
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